THERE has been much written about Australia’s national character emerging from a bush ethos: the idea that a specifically Australian outlook emerged first amongst workers in the Australian outback. Banjo Paterson, perhaps more than any other writer, … [Read more...] about Campaigning for National Parks is Against Australian’s Bush Ethos: Part 1, Buying Back Tooralee
Climate & Climate Change
Thirty Years of Warmer Temperatures Go Poof: Lorne Gunter
It may be that more global warming doubters are surfacing because there just isn't any global warming? Read more here. … [Read more...] about Thirty Years of Warmer Temperatures Go Poof: Lorne Gunter
How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 2)
IT is generally believed that there has been a decline in rainfall across Australia and that as a consequence cities like Melbourne must suffer severe water restrictions. Indeed if you live in Melbourne you must get prior written approval to fill a … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 2)
On a Mission to a Low-Carbon Economy: Penny Wong
We have a "moral" duty to tackle climate change and won't delay action because of the world economic meltdown, a defiant Australian Climate Change Minister Penny Wong told the prestigious London School of Economics last night. … [Read more...] about On a Mission to a Low-Carbon Economy: Penny Wong
Financial Crisis Has EU Climate Plans in Crisis
"The fallout from the financial crisis might be ready to claim another casualty: Europe’s ambitious plans to tackle climate change... Or, as Germany’s foreign minister said last week: “This crisis changes priorities.” And where Europe’s biggest … [Read more...] about Financial Crisis Has EU Climate Plans in Crisis
How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 1)
“THESE days, it can be hard to imagine how Melbourne ever earned a reputation as the gloomy, rain-filled capital of the south. But, growing up in the 1970s, my memories are full of muddy ovals, local creeks in flood and catching tadpoles in puddles … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 1)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
